Relationship Advice: 10 Traits of Miserable Couples

If you've been trying to figure out the
components of a winning relationship, you
aren't alone! Researchers, philosophers, and
lovers throughout time have been seeking
the secret formula.
In an effort to help you identify what to look
for in a relationship, we've compiled 10
problems that often pop up and cause major
problems. Also included are a number of
recent studies that you can read for more
information.
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You're Bored
The journal Psychological Science published a
study that revealed couples who engaged in
interesting activities (both together and
apart) were much happier than those who
were bored.
You Fight a Lot, But Never Did in the
Beginning of Your Relationship
If you find yourself fighting a lot, you may
want to examine the history of your
relationships. A Florida State
study discovered that those who fought
during the first year or two, yet were able to
work out their differences, tend to be happy
as the years progress.
Your Relationship Is Full of Jealousy
This shouldn't come as a surprise, but where
jealous or indifference reins so does
relationship failure. A study published in The
Journal of Personality and Social
Psychology found that celebrating your
partner's achievements leads to much higher
levels of relationship satisfaction.
You Never Have Sex
Statistics show that if you can increase your
sexual activity from once per month to once
per week, your enjoyment of life and your
relationship will increase exponentially.
You're Straight
A 5,000 person study at the Open University
of Britain found that gay couples tend to be
happier and more connected.This doesn't
mean your relationship is doomed if you're
straight, but it does point to the importance
of shared interests and open communication.
Have Lots of Divorced or Unhappily
Married Friends
According to a Brown University study, you
are 75 percent more likely to divorce if you
have a friend who is divorced.
You're Both Sleep Deficient
If you're not getting enough sleep, you may
be setting yourself up for failure. A
University of Arizona study, conducted in
2009, discovered that men feel much better
about their relationships when they get
enough sleep. Women also reported a
correlations between lack of sleep and
problems.
Beautiful Woman with Hot Man
Have you ever wondered why so many hot
women marry less-attractive men?
Interestingly enough, a recent study revealed
good looking women do better with men who
are considered less attractive. However, the
statistics didn't look so hot when a good
looking man considered himself to be better
looking than his spouse.
Rushed into Sex and the Relationship
A Cornell University study suggests that
rushing into a relationship doesn't do most
couples many favors. Researchers found a
positive correlation between waiting a month
to have sex and long-term relationship
success.